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The Patriots from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic School in Chalmette won the City Championship for senior boys basketball in the Catholic School Athletic League Monday. Shown in the front row, from left: Michael Warden, Beckett Christoffer, Colby Duncan, and Liam Perez. In the back row, from left: Coach Terry Christoffer, Britt DeBlonde, Jai Williams, Brayden Mitchell, Pacey DeBlonde, and Coach Dirck Duncan. Mrs. Scheuermann is the team moderator.

The Patriots from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic School in Chalmette won the City Championship for senior boys basketball in the Catholic School Athletic League Monday. Shown in the front row, from left: Michael Warden, Beckett Christoffer, Colby Duncan, and Liam Perez. In the back row, from left: Coach Terry Christoffer, Britt DeBlonde, Jai Williams, Brayden Mitchell, Pacey DeBlonde, and Coach Dirck Duncan. Mrs. Scheuermann is the team moderator.

Undefeated OLPS Senior Boys Basketball Team Wins City Championship

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The undefeated Patriots from Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic School in Chalmette won the Conference Play-offs and then the City Championship for senior boys basketball in the Catholic School Athletic League. “It was an amazing season,” Athletic Director Kathy Scheuermann said.

CALLING IT HOME: Time May Be Short But It Keeps Going

Jimmy Delery
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Over the past decade, I have shared many times of personal joy and sorrow within the St. Bernard community. Recently after writing a memorial for a lady who lived a long and good life into her late nineties, I realized there is a time stamp on everyone.

POINT OF VIEW: Sicilian Heritage

Ron Chapman
Thursday, March 14, 2024
As mentioned in an earlier article Jim Delery, Liz Williams of the Southern Food Beverage Museum, and I are putting together a two-day celebration highlighting our Sicilian community’s contributions to St. Bernard and the region.

YEARS AGO

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
25 YEARS AGO • Jacqueline Smith, with her aunt, Lillian Gross, enjoyed a trip to New York. They went sight-seeing, did a lot of shopping and took in a few Broadway shows. • Lindsey Caruso, St.
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Isleños Fiesta 2024

News Staff
Thursday, March 14, 2024
On Saturday, March 2 through Sunday, March 3, the Los Isleños Heritage & Cultural Society held its annual fiesta at the Los Isleños Museum Complex, 1357 Bayou Rd., in lower St. Bernard Parish. The event showcases the ethnic group's culture, heritage and cuisine.

YEARS AGO

News Staff
Thursday, January 11, 2024
25 YEARS AGO • Happy wedding anniversary to Sue and Stephen Doody. • Claudette Staiger Ponstein was crowned Empress XXVI of the Krewe of Gladiators. The coronation party was held at the Jackson Barracks Officers Club in October.
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